Bruni and Sarkozy disarm the British in cross-Channel charm offensive Mar 28, 2008
Pomp and Amiti: Britains Queen Elizabeth II hosted a state banquet for 150 at Windsor Castle on Wednesday in honor of the visit of French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife, Carla Bruni Sarkozy. Christophe Ena/AP. (Christian Science Monitor)
Mills to challenge Sir Paul's valuation Mar 27, 2008
Heather Mills to challenge Sir Paul's valuation - Telegraph. Heather Mills to challenge Sir Paul's valuation. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Children read gossip magazines over books Mar 27, 2008
Will Carla Bruni become France's Queen of Hearts. 50 ways to improve your home, from the property experts. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Photo interferes with Sarkozy's U.K. trip Mar 27, 2008
Eric Feferberg / AFP - Getty ImagesBritain's Queen ElizabethII, right,and France's first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy chatduring a welcoming ceremony at Windsor Castle, near London, on Wednesday ... But a photo of model-turned-singer Carla Bruni-Sarkozy that appeared in a number of newspapers and will be auctioned off at a sale next month in New York City caught many people's attention ... Mar 26: French President Nicolas Sarkozy and wife Carla Bruni arrive in England on a highly publicized... (MSNBC -- International)
Georgia says NATO "no" would fuel conflicts Mar 27, 2008
British pomp greets the French president and his new wife, former model Carla Bruni, on their state visit to England. . (Reuters India)
Nude scandal can't stop Carla Mar 27, 2008
French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy attends the Guard of Honour review at Windsor Castle ... Photo: Carla Bruni-Sarkozy won plaudits for her restrained glamour on British state visit ... Video: British newspapers run nude photo of Carla Bruni, as France's first lady arrives in Britain. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Sarkozy gets down to business after Carla wows Britain Mar 27, 2008
Sarkozy's first day in London Wednesday was dominated by the glamour of his new wife, model-turned-singer Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, and a call for a new, more friendly approach to Franco-British relations. The president's discussions with Prime Minister Gordon Brown were expected to include France's offer to send more troops to Afghanistan and a call by both countries for greater transparency in the financial markets. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Sarkozy asks China to talk with Dalai Lama Mar 27, 2008
Queen Elizabeth speaking with President Sarkozy, right, as (from left) Prince Charles, Carla Bruni and Prince Philip follow at Windsor Castle, near London, on Wednesday ... Live television footage showed him and his bride of two months, Carla Bruni, feted by the gun salutes, carriage rides and equestrian parades beloved of British pageantry. (International Herald Tribune)
Analysis: French energy giant EDF may lead British nuclear power ... Mar 27, 2008
Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni have begun a state visit to the UK. Comment. (Times Online)
Sarkozy's wife hailed as France's Di Mar 27, 2008
The day after splashing pictures of her naked, Britain's tabloids hailed Carla Bruni as a fashion queen who could be the new Princess Diana. "What a difference a day makes ... and this time she remembered to put some clothes on," trumpeted The Daily Mail, which devoted a six-page spread to France's First Lady. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in London Wednesday to begin a two-day state visit to Britain. Sarkozy said France and Britain "share the same basic values for humankind." French president arrives in Britain on state visit Mar 27, 2008
French President Nicolas Sarkozy (2nd L) and his wife Carla Bruni leave Westminster Abbey in London March 26, 2008 ... The French president is accompanied by his wife, former model Carla Bruni. (Xinhuanet, China)
French First Lady's nude photo on sale Mar 27, 2008
The image of Carla Bruni-Sarkozy was taken by photographer Michel Comte in 1993, when Bruni-Sarkozy was one of the world's most coveted models. France's first lady Carla Bruni (L), wife of France's President Nicolas Sarkozy, arrives at a welcoming ceremony attended by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Windsor Castle, near London, March 26, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
Sarkozy: More troops for Afghanistan Mar 27, 2008
But Wednesday's schedule focused mainly on pageantry and the public's gaze was fixed on Sarkozy's glamorous wife, the model-turned-singer Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, who curtsied to the queen and chatted animatedly with her at Windsor Castle ... French President Nicolas Sarkozy, right, and first lady Carla Bruni, second right, are greeted by Britain's Queen Elizabeth, left, followed by Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, in Windsor, England, Wednesday. (USA Today)
Nude Photo of Sarkozy's Wife to Hit Auction Block Mar 26, 2008
Nude Photo of Carla Bruni to Hit New York Auction Blocks ... This image of Carla Bruni from 1993 is to be auctioned by Christie's auction house in New York at a sale on March 27 ... PARIS A nude photo of France's first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is to be auctioned off at a sale next month in New York City, an auction house said. (Fox News)
See Carla Nude Mar 26, 2008
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Baby robot that can walk, talk and feel Mar 26, 2008
Carla Bruni, wife of French president Nicolas Sarkozy, is furious at the release by Christie's of a nude photo taken in her modelling heyday timed to coincide with today's state visit. She may be a designer, but Sadie Frost braved the critics by packing an old favourite for a trip to Mauritius - not that it did her figure many favours. (Yahoo News -- Robots and Robotics)
Carla In A Spin Over French President 19/03/08 Mar 26, 2008
France's new first lady Carla Bruni is in a spin over a report that her new husband, President Nicolas Sarkozy, had sent a text to his ex-wife asking her to go back to him ... President Sarkozy married Carla Bruni on February 2, less than four months after ending his stormy 11-year marriage to Cecilia, with whom he has a young son, Louis. (Sky News)
BLUSHES LOOM OVER NUDE SARKOZY'S WIFE Mar 26, 2008
Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni are on their way to the UK ahead of talks between the leader and Prime Minister Gordon Brown ... But as Jayne Secker reports, the trip is being overshadowed by the publication of a risque photo of the president's wife, former model Carla Bruni. (Sky News)
Auction Of French First Lady Nude Photo Mar 26, 2008
Nude Photo Of French First Lady, Ex-Model Carla Bruni, To Hit New York Auction Blocks ... Text Size: (AP) A nude photo of France's first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy will be auctioned off at a sale next month in New York City, an auction house said ... (3:32)French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his former-model wife, Carla Bruni, will meet Queen Elizabeth in Britain, but attention has turned to resurfaced nude photos of Bruni. (CBS News -- World)
Ex-French first lady weds PR executive Mar 25, 2008
Cecilia Ciganer-Albeniz, 50, wed Richard Attias, 48, on Sunday, less than two months after Sarkozy wed singer and former model Carla Bruni in Paris. "Three marriages and a year of erring," was the headline in France's Liberation newspaper. (MSNBC -- International)
Crime spree to shopping spree for "Barbie Bandits" Mar 25, 2008
Christie's auction house is set to sell a nude portrait of French first lady Carla Bruni, taken more than a decade ago when the now wife of President Nicolas Sarkozy was working as a model. YOUR SAY. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
Meet racing's new king Mar 25, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Main: Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum with Electrocutionist, winner of the Dubai World Cup in 2006. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ingham Sheik-up a shock for Snowden Mar 25, 2008
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Proud moment as Lindop scores another first Mar 25, 2008
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Ccilia remarries after Nicolas Sarkozy divorce Mar 25, 2008
France's former first lady has tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in New York just seven weeks after her ex-husband, Nicolas Sarkozy, wed Italian-born former supermodel Carla Bruni following a whirlwind courtship. Some reports described the nuptials of Miss Ciganer-Albeniz, as the ex-Mrs Sarkozy called herself, and third husband Richard Attias, a multi-millionaire public relations executive, as a "revenge wedding", brought forward in response to Mr Sarkozy's hastily-arranged marriage. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Sarkozy's ex-wife remarries Mar 25, 2008
Last month, the French leader married Carla Bruni, the Italian-born singer and former model. Their quick courtship led to a glitzy February wedding. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Feeling 'pretty good' after being declared dead Mar 25, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. This photo provided by the NBC Today television program shows Doug Dunlap, left, and his son Zach Dunlap, during their interview with Today show correspondent Natalie Morales. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Nurse's job to cook the books: doctors Mar 25, 2008
Christie's auction house set to sell a nude portrait of French first lady Carla Bruni. Magwatch: Who reveals its annual list of the "25 most beautiful people". (Sydney Morning Herald)
Quest for photos before the final arrivederci Mar 25, 2008
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Second poll likely to choose president Mar 25, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Jose Ramos-Horta, 57, is mobbed by the press as he arrives at a polling station to cast his vote. (Yahoo News -- East Timor)
Outrage over bimbo virtual-doll game for girls Mar 25, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Contest dolls diet and undergo surgery. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
The chic of it Mar 25, 2008
Carla Bruni looks like a first lady might look in a Hollywood film about a first lady. I don't want to burst anybody's balloon here, but it is not just because they are thin. (Guardian Unlimited)
Bruni's nude portrait to go on sale Mar 25, 2008
Nude portrait of Carla Bruni to go on sale at Christie's-USA-World-The Times of India ... Nude portrait of Carla Bruni to go on sale at Christie's25 Mar 2008, 0649 hrs IST ... NEW YORK: Christie's auction house is next month to sell a nude portrait of French first lady Carla Bruni, taken more than a decade ago when the now wife of President Nicolas Sarkozy was working as a model. (India Times, India)
Sarkozy's ex-wife has remarried in New York City Mar 25, 2008
Last month, the French leader married Carla Bruni, the Italian-born singer and former model. Ciganer-Albeniz had tried to keep her wedding plans secret but word leaked out earlier this month when Versace announced that the couple had chosen the Milan fashion house to dress them for their nuptials. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
French President's Ex Gets Hitched In NYC Mar 24, 2008
Last month, the French leader married Carla Bruni, the Italian-born singer and former model. Their quick courtship led to a glitzy February wedding in which they borrowed a private jet from a billionaire friend for a vacation. (CBS News)
Report: French President Sarkozy's Former Wife To Remarry In NYC Mar 24, 2008
He has since remarried Italian singer and model Carla Bruni. 2008 by The Associated Press contributed to this report. (WNBC.com, NY)
Sarko the American Mar 23, 2008
The phots of the shirtless Sarkozy, published in the French newspaper Figaro, were doctored, taking off clumps of fat around the waist (Paris Match later reported), and he ended up bailing on that second wife and picking up former supermodel Carla Bruni, a dozen years his junior. Back to the palace. (Washington Times)
Entente truly cordiale for "Bling-Bling" Sarkozy Mar 23, 2008
And after his turbulent love affair with supermodel Carla Bruni, all eyes will be on France's newly-wed First Lady. Celebrity-obsessed British tabloids are bound to have a field day covering the woman who counts pop icons Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton among her former lovers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Sarkozy's ex-wife Cecilia set to wed Mar 23, 2008
BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhuanet) -- Cecilia Ciganer-Albeniz, the ex-wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, is set to remarry in New York on Sunday with events organizer Richard Attias, a month after Sarkozy tied the knot with the model-turned-singer Carla Bruni, media reported Saturday ... Friends close to the couple said that it had been brought forward as "revenge" for Sarkozy "embarrassing" her by marrying Italian model Carla Bruni, six weeks ago. (Xinhuanet, China)
Sarkozy announces cuts in nuclear arsenal Mar 22, 2008
Following a divorce in office, then a quick marriage to former model and singer Carla Bruni, and outbursts of temper, Sarkozy has faced criticism for behavior perceived as unbecoming for a head of state. Sarkozy gave his speech in the northern port of Cherbourg to workers building a nuclear submarine, The Terrible, the fourth in a new generation of nuclear-powered and armed French submarines. (Boston Globe)
French voters warn Sarkozy Mar 18, 2008
Controversial behaviorSarkozy has been beset by low poll ratings and complaints that he has acted in a manner unbefitting for a president with a series of angry public outbursts, a widely publicized divorce, and a quick courtship and marriage to former model and singer Carla Bruni. Ten months after his election, France's economy remains sluggish and Sarkozy has backed off from or toned down some of the sweeping reforms that he promised on the campaign trail last year. (MSNBC -- International)
Sarkozy's team, weakened by electoral defeat, takes on economic ... Mar 18, 2008
He blames the media focus on his private life, including his divorce, quick courtship of and marriage to former model and singer Carla Bruni. But polls suggest that what is known in France as "the Sarko-show" is only part of the story, and that voters are increasingly pessimistic about government policies aimed at boosting purchasing power as the global economy grinds slower. (International Herald Tribune)
New-style Sarkozy likely after voter romance ends Mar 17, 2008
Just 10 months since Sarkozy won power, many voters feel he has not protected them from the rising cost of living and think he has focused too much on his private life, marrying former model Carla Bruni after a whirlwind romance. The opposition Socialists wrested control of more than 20 large towns and cities from Sarkozy's centre-right UMP party in Sunday's vote, the second round of the municipal election in a week. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* French right expected to lose ground after election Mar 17, 2008
Pollsters attribute the drop to pessimism about the economy coupled with perceptions that the president is distracted by his personal life, after his divorce from second wife Cecilia and marriage to supermodel and singer Carla Bruni. Political commentators say an image makeover is in order to rekindle voter approval of the 53-year-old president, criticized for a brash and at times extravagant style that earned him the nickname "the Bling-Bling president.". (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Polls: Sarkozy's party lags in local elections Mar 17, 2008
Sarkozy has been beset by low poll ratings and complaints from opposition politicians and voters alike that he has acted in a manner unbefitting for a president with a series of angry public outbursts, a widely publicized divorce, and a quick courtship and marriage to former model and singer Carla Bruni. Ten months after his election, France's economy remains sluggish and Sarkozy has backed off from or toned down some of the sweeping reforms that he promised on the campaign trail last year. (USA Today -- News)
Sarkozy Party Trails in Frence Election Mar 15, 2008
While Sarkozy's dramatic romance and marriage to model and singer Carla Bruni dominated headlines, many voters feel their economic concerns have been ignored. Sarkozy wooed voters last year with a campaign pledging to break with the rigid labor laws and high taxes of the past, but has pushed through mostly minor reforms. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
sexual promiscuity is on the rise with French women Mar 15, 2008
Carla Bruni, wife of the French president, has talked publicly about her conquests ... Female sexual emancipation has been a hot topic in France ever since President Nicolas Sarkozy met Carla Bruni, the Italian model and singer. (Daily Nexus, CA)
* Sarkozy's dragging popularity gives the left a boost in polls Mar 15, 2008
His divorce, his ostentatious courtship of model Carla Bruni and his quick remarriage soured voters, as did his use of an expletive in an angry outburst against a man who refused to shake his hand. The elections are also important for many members of Sarkozy's government. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Voters hand Sarkozy 'a warning' Mar 10, 2008
His divorce from his second wife Cecilia, followed by a swift marriage to supermodel and singer Carla Bruni, gave many voters the impression he was neglecting their concerns. French consumer confidence is also stuck at a 21-year low, despite a fall in unemployment to 7. (Aljazeera.Net)
France votes in local elections, seen as test for Sarkozy Mar 9, 2008
His divorce, his ostentatious courtship of model Carla Bruni and his quick remarriage soured voters, as did his use of an expletive in an angry outburst against a man who refused to shake his hand. The elections are also important for many members of Sarkozy's government: 22 ministers two-thirds of the government are running in the elections. (International Herald Tribune)
French local poll to test Sarkozy Mar 9, 2008
Correspondents say his divorce three months into his presidency and remarriage with supermodel Carla Bruni have turned off many voters - as have his well-publicised holidays with the rich and famous. Ratings slump. (BBC News -- Europe)
French Voters Put Sarkozy to Ballot Test Mar 9, 2008
His quick marriage to model Carla Bruni after his divorce also soured voters, as did his angry outburst toward a man who refused to shake his hand. Polls show the president's popularity as low as 37 percent. (Newsmax)
Cecilia Weds For 'Revenge' Mar 7, 2008
A month after the divorce was final, Sarkozy, 52, met model-turned-singer Carla Bruni, 40, and they stunned France with a whirlwind courtship and marriage on Feb. 2. Meanwhile, Cecilia, 50, reunited with Attias, 48, in New York and they were seen last week checking out a possible new home at the Plaza. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Carla Bruni continues Lancia pitches; Greenpeace unimpressed; the original Benz rolled out Mar 5, 2008
Carla Bruni appears as a model in TV ads for the new Lancia Musa, with the second installment to begin airing in Italy this weekend. Bruni, the model and singer-songwriter who married French President Nicholas Sarkozy last month, shot the advertisements in September. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Sarkozy backing Tony Blair's campaign to become first President of Europe... Mar 3, 2008
" The disclosure comes three weeks before Mr Sarkozy's state visit to Britain with his new wife, Italian model Carla Bruni, and is likely to spark controversy on both sides of the Channel. Scroll down for more... Enemies: Brown has 'never forgiven' Mandelson for switching sides to Blair, one of the PM's allies said today Mr Sarkozy's Blairite style brought him to power on a tidal wave of popularity - but since then his ratings have plummeted as a result of his tangled love life. And his... (The Drudge Report)
Sarkozy visits Robben Island Mar 1, 2008
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and first lady Carla Bruni visited Robben Island on Friday where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years. The couple were taken on a guided tour by a former inmate, who explained the history of the erstwhile whites-only apartheid government which was replaced by the African National Congress in 1994 with his election as president. (iAfrica.com)
South Africa: France to Sign Pacts in Sarkozy Visit Feb 27, 2008
President Sarkozy is due to arrive on Thursday accompanied by his wife, former supermodel Carla Bruni and some 40 Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from major French companies. The delegation will sign an array of bilateral agreements aimed at further strengthening relations between the two countries. (allAfrica.com)
Sarkozy Meltdown Becomes Internet Phenomenon Feb 26, 2008
Some voters have been put off by Sarkozy's flaunting of his romance over the last few months with former supermodel Carla Bruni, whom he wed Feb. 2, at a time when many French are more worried about pocketbook issues and the creaky state of France's economy. Share. (Fox News)
Bruni attends first public event as Sarkozy's wife Feb 24, 2008
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy's new wife Carla Bruni attended her first official function on Saturday, meeting the family of French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt to mark her sixth year in captivity ... French President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy (R) receive the Betancourt family and Consuelo Gonzalez de Perdomo, former hostage of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, at the Elysee Palace in Paris February 23, 2008. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ray Davies, Carla Bruni have new CDs Feb 23, 2008
Carla Bruni, No Promises Less than a minute into Carla Brunis second album, youre just like the French president: hopelessly seduced. The former supermodel has the gossamer alto of so many other singing beauties Bridgette Bardot, Marianne Faithfull, Francoise Hardy. (MSNBC -- Music)
New dynasty? Sarkozy's son Jean runs for local office Feb 22, 2008
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Sarkozy's Son Running For Office Feb 21, 2008
The president's poll numbers have plunged in recent weeks, with many critics faulting him for blurring his personal and political lives _ out of step with French presidential tradition _ such as in two high-profile getaways since December with former model Carla Bruni. They were married on Feb. 2. (CBS News -- World)
CD Reviews: The Trews, Raveonettes, Ray Davies Feb 19, 2008
Also: Carla Bruni, Allison Moorer and Capucon/Montero ( Rakhmaninov and Prokofiev) ... NO PROMISES Carla BruniDowntown Records4 starsLess than a minute into Carla Bruni's second album, you're just like the French president: hopelessly seduced. (Vancouver Sun)
French tuning in to Sarkozy's soap opera life Feb 17, 2008
President Nicolas Sarkozy of France married supermodelturned-singer Carla Bruni 80 days after he met her ... He faulted Sarkozy for first publicizing his affair with Italian supermodel Carla Bruni with a much-photographed outing to Disneyland Paris in October. (Boston Globe)
SEEING EYE TO EYE Feb 17, 2008
THE PRESIDENT of France and his gor geous bride, Carla Bruni, who speaks many languages and is a fixture of the International Glamour Set, have solved their problems. He is now wearing two-inch lifts to make him taller, and she is sticking to flat shoes. (New York Post -- Gossip)